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I have no issues what so ever with this. I truly think people are looking too far into this or the story at that. The story was about a guy that explained to others what his shirt meant after they had commented on it without knowing the power behind the brand. Did the clerk care? probably not. Did the people waiting in line care? probably so because I know I want to get through that line as fast as possible. But did it make any of them think or google it later when they got home? Who knows...but maybe some kid in the next line over heard this and was looking for direction. We all share knowledge with others...our deliveries are just different. From what I see, Spartan has been trying to spark the board with threads and always responding to others. I value him and he is an Animal.

Thanks Bean!

Originally Posted by Bean

I have no issues what so ever with this. I truly think people are looking too far into this or the story at that. The story was about a guy that explained to others what his shirt meant after they had commented on it without knowing the power behind the brand. Did the clerk care? probably not. Did the people waiting in line care? probably so because I know I want to get through that line as fast as possible. But did it make any of them think or google it later when they got home? Who knows...but maybe some kid in the next line over heard this and was looking for direction. We all share knowledge with others...our deliveries are just different. From what I see, Spartan has been trying to spark the board with threads and always responding to others. I value him and he is an Animal.

I have no issues what so ever with this. I truly think people are looking too far into this or the story at that. The story was about a guy that explained to others what his shirt meant after they had commented on it without knowing the power behind the brand. Did the clerk care? probably not. Did the people waiting in line care? probably so because I know I want to get through that line as fast as possible. But did it make any of them think or google it later when they got home? Who knows...but maybe some kid in the next line over heard this and was looking for direction. We all share knowledge with others...our deliveries are just different. From what I see, Spartan has been trying to spark the board with threads and always responding to others. I value him and he is an Animal.

Maybe someone “learned” something - but let’s be real, the most likely outcome is that a bunch of people rolled their eyes, thought to themselves “damn I wonder what he’d do if she walked on his lawn”, and some girl is now afraid to talk to costumers at work.

I have no issues what so ever with this. I truly think people are looking too far into this or the story at that. The story was about a guy that explained to others what his shirt meant after they had commented on it without knowing the power behind the brand. Did the clerk care? probably not. Did the people waiting in line care? probably so because I know I want to get through that line as fast as possible. But did it make any of them think or google it later when they got home? Who knows...but maybe some kid in the next line over heard this and was looking for direction. We all share knowledge with others...our deliveries are just different. From what I see, Spartan has been trying to spark the board with threads and always responding to others. I value him and he is an Animal.

Perception is reality??

Originally Posted by Nmowery

Maybe someone “learned” something - but let’s be real, the most likely outcome is that a bunch of people rolled their eyes, thought to themselves “damn I wonder what he’d do if she walked on his lawn”, and some girl is now afraid to talk to costumers at work.

I find it quite interesting how each of you have responded to this thread.

I find it quite interesting how each of you have responded to this thread.

That is true - and I’m not going to act like my personal experiences don’t play into that - I work with the public day in and day out, and constantly hear people bitching about the dumbest shit, or going off about things that are completely out of control. In most instances, I’d love nothing more than to tell them to go screw themselves.

That is true - and I’m not going to act like my personal experiences don’t play into that - I work with the public day in and day out, and constantly hear people bitching about the dumbest shit, or going off about things that are completely out of control. In most instances, I’d love nothing more than to tell them to go screw themselves.

Me as well...I run an adolescent substance abuse rehab by day and manage a bar at night... I get the spectrum of ridiculous thoughts, rants, and verbal diarrhea. However, I will never put anyone down for their beliefs. I may just listen and wait for it to be done and move on or I may interject and share some of my own thoughts and see where it goes. At the end of the day a lesson or two was hopefully learned. The cashier learned to not comment about customers shirts. The people in line learned to never get behind Spartan in line ever again. Spartan learned that some people in these threads can be semi rude. They all know more today than they did yesterday and I call that growth. The glass is always half full

40 years of taking shit myself.

Originally Posted by Nmowery

That is true - and I’m not going to act like my personal experiences don’t play into that - I work with the public day in and day out, and constantly hear people bitching about the dumbest shit, or going off about things that are completely out of control. In most instances, I’d love nothing more than to tell them to go screw themselves.

25 of which dealing with drunks, drug addicts thugs and the like. I do know how to treat people and I do know how to convey a message without being loud and obnoxious which so many of you have found me guilty of. If I didnt I seriously doubt I'd be here writing this.

I'm naturally hot headed and have been in more fist fights than I can count. Later I realized, it's not worth my time or energy but it is good to know if something goes down I'll always be on top =) glass half full, right? =)

Originally Posted by spartan300

25 of which dealing with drunks, drug addicts thugs and the like. I do know how to treat people and I do know how to convey a message without being loud and obnoxious which so many of you have found me guilty of. If I didnt I seriously doubt I'd be here writing this.

You should have been here years ago. We had a bunch of idiots (probably on a bunch of bunk UGL gear) that constantly blabbed like stark raving lunatics. I'd have fun fucking with them but so many people took it the wrong way and got seriously butt hurt. I never understood how words over the internet could mess with peoples' heads so easily.

Maybe someone “learned” something - but let’s be real, the most likely outcome is that a bunch of people rolled their eyes, thought to themselves “damn I wonder what he’d do if she walked on his lawn”, and some girl is now afraid to talk to costumers at work.

This is the typical response of anyone getting a lecture or hearing one. You could say the same if this occurred in the gym and not a grocery store. Its the same when you tell your kid why they shouldn't have done that thing, or your boss says your company needs a culture change.

Yes, the danger is getting too full of yourself. Most of us here are probably the strongest or one of the strongest in our respective gyms. Even the pros here can fall into the "I'm better than you and that's why I'm a pro sponsored athlete" trap. We all need to stay humble. Ego can wreck your lifts and your reputation too.

[QUOTE=Altered Beast; I'm naturally hot headed and have been in more fist fights than I can count. Later I realized, it's not worth my time or energy but it is good to know if something goes down I'll always be on top =) glass half full, right? =)QUOTE]

This is the typical response of anyone getting a lecture or hearing one. You could say the same if this occurred in the gym and not a grocery store. Its the same when you tell your kid why they shouldn't have done that thing, or your boss says your company needs a culture change.

Yes, the danger is getting too full of yourself. Most of us here are probably the strongest or one of the strongest in our respective gyms. Even the pros here can fall into the "I'm better than you and that's why I'm a pro sponsored athlete" trap. We all need to stay humble. Ego can wreck your lifts and your reputation too.